IIT JAM Registration 2026: Dates, Steps to Apply, Fees, Document Specifications

IIT JAM Registration 2026 registration process is ongoing and it will be concluded by October 20, 2025. IIT Bombay has extended the last date to register. Candidates can register for the exam at jam2026.iitb.ac.in

Abhishek AroraUpdated on : Oct 13 2025 12:08 IST

IIT JAM Registration 2026: The application window for IIT JAM 2026 exam has opened on September 5, 2025. This year, IIT Bombay is the conducting body for the Joint Admission Test for Masters or JAM. Candidates appearing for the upcoming IIT JAM examination are allowed to register till October 20, 2025.

Applicants are advised to first check the IIT JAM eligibility criteria and ensure that they fulfill all the requirements. Those candidates who have registered for the examination will be eligible to download their IIT JAM hall tickets, once released.

Latest Updates: IIT JAM 2026 Application process started from September 5, 2025 and the last date to register is October 20, 2025

IIT JAM Registration 2026: Highlights

Candidates applying for IIT JAM exam 2026 can check important exam and registration highlights below:

Particulars	Details
Name of the exam	IIT Joint Admission Test for Masters (JAM)
Conducting body	Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay
Exam date	February 15, 2026
Application dates	September 5, 2025 to October 20, 2025
Official website	jam2026.iitb.ac.in

IIT JAM Registration 2026 Link

The application window for IIT JAM 2026 exam is live from September 5, 2025. Last date to register online is October 20, 2025. Check the image of the JOAPS registration portal below:

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IIT JAM Registration 2026 Dates

Events	Dates
IIT JAM 2026 Application Begins	September 5, 2025
IIT JAM 2026 Application Ends	October 20, 2025
Last date to change the Examination Cities /Test Papers /Category /Gender	November 2025
Last date to upload a valid OBC-NCL/EWS certificate	November 2025
Last date to confirm Compensatory Time/Scribe Assistance	December 2025
IIT JAM admit card 2026	January 5, 2026
IIT JAM exam 2026	February 15, 2026
IIT JAM Result 2026	March 20, 2026

Documents	Specifications
10th Standard (SSC) marksheet/certificate	PDF format
Passport Size Photograph	Size: 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm Format: JPG/JPEG Pixel size: 480 x 640 Background: White/very light colour Other requirements: Candidate’s face should cover at least 50% of the photograph’s area Forehead, eyes, nose and chin should be clearly visible Candidate should be looking directly into the camera
Signature	Size: 2 cm x 7 cm Format: JPG/JPEG Maximum pixel size: 150 x 560 Minimum pixel size: 80 x 280 File size: 50 kb to 150 kb Other requirements: Sign should be only in blue or black ink No signatures with capital letters or initials will be accepted
Category certificate	Applicable for candidates belonging to the following categories: Other Backward Classes - Non-Creamy Layer (OBC-NCL) Economically Weaker Section (EWS) Scheduled Caste (SC) Scheduled Tribe (ST) Persons with benchmark Disability (PwD)

Gender / Category	Fees amount
Gender / Category	One test paper	Two test papers
Female / SC / ST / PwD	Rs. 1000	Rs. 1,350
Others	Rs. 2000	Rs. 2,700
Note: Fee for Changing Examination Cities /Test Papers /Category /Gender is ₹300 apart from the applicable difference in Application fee.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

When is the IIT JAM registration deadline?

The deadline to register for IIT JAM 2026 exam is October 12, 2025.

Where can I fill the IIT JAM application form 2026?

Candidates who wish to register for IIT JAM 2026 exam can register online at jam2026.iitb.ac.in.

How much is the application fee for IIT JAM 2026?

IIT JAM aspirants can check the category wise application fee below:

Gender / Category	Fees amount
Gender / Category	One test paper	Two test papers
Female / SC / ST / PwD	Rs. 1000	Rs. 1,350
Others	Rs. 2000	Rs. 2,700